Faith, God & Family: Notre-Dame; If You’re Handed Lemons, Make Gay Lemonade
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Like many throughout the world, I’ve made a pilgrimage to Notre-Dame Cathedral. Several years ago, I attended Sunday Mass and…
Our Voices
How To Avoid Misgendering & What To Do If You Already Have
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist– I recently received this question from an old friend of mine: “I fear misgendering people that I don’t personally already know…
Faith, God & Family: Be One Of The Creator’s Prophets, Be True To Your Creation
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— It’s not a burden anyone wants. The Giver of Life designates persons, known or not, with a special kind of…
Possible Depression Issues That I Ignored During My Transition
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist I was surfing the Internet the other day looking for information on depression and I found a short video,…
Letter To The Editor: SpeakOUT Boston On The Advantages Of Comprehensive Sex Education
By: Ellyn Ruthstrom*— Dear Editor, It was wonderful to be among the hundreds of organizations and individuals converging on the Massachusetts State House during Sexual…
Writing & Reflection: Fighting Depression By Putting Pen To Paper
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— I often struggle with how much of myself I should let leak into my columns. Part of me wants to…
Trump’s Trans Military Ban: Why We Need To Resist, Why I Dislike Doing So
Fighting or not as the trans military ban unfolds By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— I have an admission to make. The Supreme Court’s recent decision upholding…
Do You Have A Transgender Valentine? Are They Are Worthy Of Being Your Partner?
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— I was browsing through Facebook the other day and I saw a meme, “Telling a man you already have…
Gift Of Love For Valentine’s To Combat Hate, Ignorance
Love and Inspiration from others used as a recipe to combat hate Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Happy Valentine’s Day hopeless romantics! If you’re still seeking…
LGBTQs & Women Hit Record Numbers In The 116th Congress
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief— Earlier this month, the social media stratosphere flooded with images and sentiment of hope and change, a change created at the polls…
Coming Out To Your Kids In Midlife
How to navigate tough conversations and a new family model By: Phyllis L. Cohen* When the parents of Natalie Perry and her sister sat their girls…
What Is Your Transgender Narrative? A Personal Look & Reflection Of Mine
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— In November 2018, Andrea Chu, a transgender woman, wrote an opinion in the New York Times, which stirred a lot…
Ask A Trans Woman: Thoughts From A Gender-Affirming Vacation In Florida
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— This column isn’t about anything, necessarily or rather, I’m not trying to make a particular point. Anyway, part of this whole…
Faith, God & Family: Getting To Know All About You
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Faith Columnist– Sometimes I wake in the morning with a song in my head. There’s usually a reason for it. On…
Ask A Trans Woman: I am Trans And I’m Actually Really Happy About It
Being Trans is synonymous with happiness to me, most of the time By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— For the last few months, with everything going on…
The Holiday Season Is Upon Us! – Tis The Season To Perhaps Be Civil?
Holiday Season or not, trying to get along is the most important thing to do By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— Yes, it’s December and…
Faith, God &Family: You Are Light, Even If You Experience Depression
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Faith Columnist— Many experience loneliness and isolation, especially this time of year. Sometimes unhealthy self-medication is used like drugs, food, or…
Faith, God & Family: Celebrating Matthew Shepard’s Life & Giving His Death Meaning
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Matthew Shepard was brutally taken from his family and friends over twenty years ago. The world also lost a gentle,…
Transgender Day Of Remembrance: Please Attend A TDoR In Your Area
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— This November 20th will be the 20th Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR). The TDoR was started by Gwen Smith…
Ask A Trans Woman: The Next Step—We The People, Re-United As One
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— It’s one of the quirks of working for a monthly paper that often I need to step outside the constantly churning,…
Trans Community Members Talk #WontBeErased Meaning & Message
Laila Ireland, 32, She/Her/Hers Retired Army Veteran, TransMilitary Advocate/LGBT Activist Colorado, USA We are currently at the forefront of the fight for equality, for the…
Letter To The Editor: A Yes Vote Means Upholding Basic Values And Respect For All
On behalf of the following members of the Special Legislative Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging, we strongly urge Massachusetts’voters to vote Yes on 3 to uphold…
Op-Ed: A “Yes” Vote For This Human Rights Issue
By: Dr. Norman Spack*/Special to TRT— On November 6th we will be asked to go to the polls and vote on a number of different…